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Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: December Holidays
Find a celebration of winter holidays in a versatile and straightforward activity. Learners read a bank of holiday-themed words, including asceticism, solstice, and myrrh, and use context clues to place them in the...
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December Holidays word search puzzle
In this holidays worksheet, students solve the clues with words representing December holiday words and then find them in this word search. Students search for 9 words total.
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December Holidays:Create A Comparison Chart
How are Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, and Ramadan similar? How are they different? Learners research the different December holiday celebrations around the world and compare the dates, symbols, countries, foods, and...
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December Holidays Quick Vocabulary Review Worksheet
For this December vocabulary words worksheet, students read 15 definitions and determine the vocabulary word that fits each definition by memory.
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December Holidays Spelling
In this December holidays spelling worksheet, students read 15 clues, then fill in missing letters to spell December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Hanukkah Word Unscramble
In this holiday learning exercise, students practice unscrambling ten words associated with Hanukkah and check their answers when completed.
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December Holidays Word Chop #2
In this holiday word puzzle worksheet, students put words back together that have been "chopped" in half, writing each on a line beneath the puzzle. A reference web site is included for additional activities.
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December Holidays Word Scramble
In this December holidays word scramble worksheet, students unscramble a set of 15 holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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December Holidays Vocabulary Decoder Activity
In this December holiday worksheet, students match letters of words to definitions, decoding December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Alphabetizing Christmas Words
Make alphabetizing more festive using this list of 20 Christmas-themed words that learners put into alphabetical order. This could also serve as vocabulary or spelling practice with words such as poinsettia, wreath, mistletoe, and...
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December Holidays Spelling
In this holidays spelling activity, students circle the correct spelling of each of 15 December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
ESL Holiday Lessons
Kwanzaa
Teach English language learners about the week-long holiday of Kwanzaa that is celebrated around the world during December. It includes holiday-themed reading comprehension passages, phrase matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and journaling...
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Hanukkah - ESL
Reinforce vocabulary and reading comprehension with a Hanukkah-themed collection of worksheets. Scholars first read a two-paragraph informational text, then apply their new-found-knowledge to match phrases, fill in blanks with...
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Kwanzaa — A Celebration to Honor African American People and Their Past
A 10-page packet delivers a plethora of information about Kwanzaa—a week-long holiday that celebrates African American people and their heritage. Each page consists of informational text and an opportunity to respond to through pictures...
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KWANZAA WORD SEARCH
In this word search about Kwanzaa, students are given 20 words relevant to Kwanzaa to locate in the word puzzle. An answer key is provided.
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Re-Name That Tune: A Vocabulary Activity
Students build vocabulary skills by rewriting the names of some popular holiday songs, and create a fun "Holiday Tune" bulletin board display.
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December Holidays-Secret Decoder Activity
In this December holiday worksheet, students use a letter key given at the top of the page to determine the "coded" words about holidays in December. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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December Holidays Antonyms and Synonyms Worksheet
In this holidays worksheet, students write antonyms and synonyms for common holiday vocabulary words. Students write antonyms and synonyms for 15 words.
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December Holidays Sentence Worksheet
In this holiday vocabulary activity, students put holiday vocabulary words into sentences. Students put 15 words into sentences.
ESL Holiday Lessons
Thanksgiving
Near Thanksgiving, learners complete activities surrounding the holiday. Some of the activities include a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write...
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Patchwork Paper Stockings
Youngsters create holiday stockings from construction paper and pieces of wrapping paper cut into squares. It's always nice to have a holiday craft, or two, up your sleeve during December. This craft is easy to implement, and the...
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December Holidays Vocabulary Wheel
In this holidays worksheet, students write definitions for holiday vocabulary words in this vocabulary wheel. Students write definitions for snowman, Rohatsu, decoration, and festival.
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December holidays dotted handwriting worksheet
In this holiday vocabulary worksheet, students trace and write 3 words having to do with the holidays in regular printing. Students trace and write the words adapt, Kwanzaa, and ornaments.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Hanukkah
In this language skills instructional activity, students read an article about Hanukkah. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...